We
are pleased to offer the prestigious line of Elco Motor Yacht
electric marine propulsion systems. Elco Motor Yacht was established
over 120 years ago and is a World leader in the most efficient
marine electric motors including hybrid
diesel-electric marine systems.

With
advances in lithium-ion battery technology provided by Lithionics
Battery, we are now able to offer Complete Plug and Play
Marine Electric Propulsion Systems. When purchasing an Elco
E-Power System, you're not just receiving a motor, you're purchasing
all the essential components to power the vessel with electric
propulsion and we provide the Lithionics Battery lithium-ion
batteries.

All
Elco system components are pre-wired for plug & play installation.
With batteries configured, your system can be up and running
in minutes. Re-powering with electric is far less complex
than replacing a diesel because there are no fuel, cooling
or exhaust lines, throttle linkages, shifting linkages,
or individual wires to deal with. E-Power
Electric Hybrid options include generators and/or
solar/ wind components to meet continuous cruising needs.

No
exhaust fumes produced Silent
motor operation: No noise pollutionRecyclable
batteries Very
small carbon footprint if charged by the solar or wind power options
Cruise
all day and charge the batteries overnight for just pennies The
motor fits standard engine mounts Never
needs a tune-up; no need to winterize Available
for conventional shaft connection applications and sail drive
units The
motor is water and particle resistant The
patented enclosure ensures that the motor runs cool so it will
not heat up the cabin Great
reliability, with an operational service life of 50,000+ hours
before scheduled maintenance More
than twice the cruising range than an equivalent diesel engine
in a hybrid system

How long can I go without recharging?
There are various factors in determining how far you can go
before you need to recharge. Winds, tides, currents, weights,
propeller type, vessel speed and battery size are some examples.
With a generator on board running time can be extended or made
continuous. Below is a graphical representation comparing Diesel
fuel consumption for an Elco electric propulsion system using
lead-type batteries versus a diesel engine. NOTE: With Lithionics
Battery Lithium-ion batteries, the savings and ranges will be
much greater.

What size Elco Electric Marine
Motor is right for my boat?
There is some overlap between motor and boat sizes so choosing
the right size motor for you and your vessel can sometimes require
some personal expertise to make the right choice. In selecting
the correct size electric motor, some general tips are - in areas
with strong tides and currents, choose the next larger size motor,
and the same goes for weight - if your boat is heavy for its length,
choose the next size up.

Elco
Motor Yacht has also developed a robust and easy motor coupling
system to allow for twin or triple motor installations. This can
be used when a vessel exceeds 85 feet or if you need a faster
cruising speed. Please contact us about the motor coupling
optionby email.

The
table below serves a good starting point for most boaters. The
table also gives boaters an idea of what sort of investment they
will be looking at.

Many boat owners will find that for a variety of reasons, the
viable solution for their vessel is a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion
system. Whether you are looking for extended range or looking
for a compromise between an all-battery solution, we can assist
you to get the right system for you and your vessel. Below is
a summary table to help you decide what size of Genset you will
need:

Each
Elco Motor page has the details and pricing for the
Honda, Panda Fischer or Northern Lights Marine Generator.

Questions?Please feel free to Contact
Us about the great line of Elco Motor Yacht electric marine
propulsion systems. You can also email us directlyby email.